Ethiopia: First-mover advantage for investors with long-term outlook Published by Betsy G Henderson on 19 February 2021 David Owino, founding partner of Nairobi-based private equity firm Ascent Capital Africa, shares his thoughts on investment opportunities in Ethiopia.
Investors unpack Africa’s top opportunities, including education, digital banking and warehousing Published by Staff Writer on 15 February 2021 We asked a handful of private equity investors to identify untapped business and investment opportunities on the continent.
Profit-making idea: Packaging materials for Ethiopia’s horticulture industry Published by Nelly Murungi on 11 February 2021 With a growing horticulture industry, there is a captive market of companies that currently import all of their packaging material.
Rwandan company manufactures environmentally-friendly biofuels from waste Published by Nelly Murungi on 10 February 2021 Habona is a Rwandan company that produces affordable and environmentally-friendly biofuels from organic waste.
Investor reveals East Africa’s most attractive opportunities Published by Betsy G Henderson on 10 February 2021 David Owino, founding partner of Ascent Capital Africa, discusses investment opportunities in East Africa and highlights the sectors he would stay away from.
Ghana: Idea to commercialise a local pepper sauce becomes a listed food company Published by Jeanette Clark on 9 February 2021 How Leticia Osafo-Addo, founder of Samba Foods, capitalised on increased demand for convenience food.
Nigerian businessman grows agricultural trading business after securing first client through LinkedIn Published by Jeanette Clark on 4 February 2021 The story of how Timi Oke and his partners built a company that exports agricultural commodities from Africa to the world.
Ethnic conflict could unravel Ethiopia’s valuable garment industry Published by Dorothee Baumann-Pauly on 26 January 2021 The new conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region could be the tipping point for foreign investors in the garment industry.
Ghana: Businesswoman provides snapshot of her homegrown chocolate brand Published by Nelly Murungi on 26 January 2021 DecoKraft is a Ghanaian company that produces handmade chocolates under the Kabi Chocolates brand.
City on the move: Kumasi, Ghana Published by Jeanette Clark on 25 January 2021 “Kumasi has become a hub for agriculture and for business,” says entrepreneur Akwasi Osei-Bobie Ansah.
Profit-making idea: Manufacturing affordable feed for Ghana’s poultry industry Published by Jeanette Clark on 22 January 2021 There is an opportunity to find a formulation for a high-quality but more affordable poultry feed.
Ghana: Entrepreneur builds business by turning cocoa waste into organic fertiliser Published by Jeanette Clark on 21 January 2021 The story of how Akwasi Osei-Bobie Ansah created an organic fertiliser company that supplies farmers in West Africa.
How Covid-19 did what poverty could not: Convince Africa it needs to manufacture Published by Franklin Olakunle Amoo on 20 January 2021 Africa needs to take manufacturing seriously.
Tanzanian party and gift products company follows low-cost, high-volume strategy Published by Nelly Murungi on 18 January 2021 We talk to Patricia Majule, founder of Unique Favors Tz, a Tanzanian company which designs and manufactures event supplies and personalised gift items.